BIA Exclusive Use Single Engine Amphibious Water S

The Bureau of Indian Affairs Interior Business Center is seeking proposals to provide exclusive use of a single engine amphibious water scooping aircraft, commonly known as a FireBoss, to be stationed in Deer Park, Washington. Offerors must demonstrate an aircraft capable of carrying a minimum 650 gallon payload of water with 2.5 hours of fuel, as well as qualified pilots and mechanics, a fuel servicing vehicle, and a SEAT support vehicle. Proposals will be evaluated based on technical capability, organizational safety, past performance, and total evaluated price, with past performance references potentially being contacted. The deadline for questions is January 26, 2024, with proposals due by February 14, 2024.

There is no set-aside designated for this requirement. The NAICS code is 515110 for natural resources conservation forest and range fire suppression services, with a period of performance from March 1, 2024 to February 28, 2029. Offerors must provide exclusive use of the aircraft guaranteed for 90 days in the first year, with pricing schedules to include daily availability as well as estimated flight hours. The place of performance is Deer Park, Washington, with one aircraft and support services to be provided under an indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity contract with both minimum and maximum ordering quantities specified.